Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Raúl Torrecilla Bañuelos
Donegal/Laois
It’s with great sadness that we announce the sad passing of Raùl Torrecilla Bañuelos, affectionately known as “Jefe”, who left us on the 7th August 2025 peacefully in hospital.
Beloved Husband to María José, devote father to Mamen, Raquel, Pilar and Javier, proud grandfather to Àlex, Sandra, TJ, Vera, Jamie, Àngela, Raquel and Barrabas, his sons and daughter in law Declan, Angel, David and Inma.
Raùl spent most of his life working in Madrid, yet his heart always remained close to his hometown of Haro, in Spain’s Rioja region. He enjoyed and cherished life’s simple pleasures – enjoying a good glass of wine, sharing stories with friends and making the most of days spent in good company.
He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and by all who had the privilege of knowing him. His warmth, humour and unwavering love for those around him will remain in our hearts forever.
Raùl’s funeral will take place in Spain.
Helen Keenan (née Conroy)
Church Street, Mountrath, Laois
Helen passed away unexpectedly on the 6th of August 2025 in St. James’s Hospital, Dublin surrounded by her loving family.
Predeceased by her beloved husband Tim, her parents Michael and Catherine and her brother Stephen.
Loving mother to Declan and nana to Oisín. Sadly, missed by her family, nephew Francis, niece Catherine, brothers-in-law Frank and P.J. (Keenan) and sister-in-law Sheila (Dowling), extended family, relatives, neighbours, her friends in Killanure I.C.A., a large circle of friends and her cherished dog, Joey.
Reposing at her home Friday evening 8th August and Saturday evening 9th August from 4.0’clock with Rosary both evenings at 8. 0’clock. Removal on Sunday morning 10th August to St. Fintan’s Church Mountrath eircode R32X338 for Requiem Mass at 11:30 a.m. followed by burial in Camross Cemetery – cortège will proceed via Roundwood.
Family time on Sunday morning please.
Helen’s Requiem Mass will be live streamed on www.mountrathparish.ie
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Saturday, August 9, 2025
